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Blanchard River Nature Preserve
Nature preserve · Forest, Ohio
Use caution — flow is well above normal for this date
Use cautionUse caution — flow is well above normal for this date: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.
- Live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.
- Flow is above the 75th percentile for Aug 22 (median 3 ft³/s over 18 years); fast water is the top river-drowning risk.
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Use caution — flow is well above normal for this date
Use cautionUse caution — flow is well above normal for this date: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.
- Live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. — USGS gauge 04188337, as of Aug 22, 4:00 AM gauge-local time
- Flow is above the 75th percentile for Aug 22 (median 3 ft³/s over 18 years); fast water is the top river-drowning risk. — USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 22, 4:00 AM gauge-local time
- Heavy rain today can raise bacteria levels near outfalls and river mouths.
Flow is high for this date — above the 75th percentile for Aug 22 (median 3 ft³/s over 18 years).
No official beach-advisory feed for Ohio yet — follow posted signs and local guidance.
Live, provisional data from USGS gauge Blanchard River below Mt. Blanchard OH (5.3 mi away), as of Aug 22, 4:00 AM gauge-local time.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Blanchard River Nature Preserve?
- Blanchard River Nature Preserve is a nature preserve in Forest, Ohio.
- Can you swim at Blanchard River Nature Preserve?
- Use caution — flow is well above normal for this date: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. Checked August 22, 2026.
- How is Blanchard River Nature Preserve rated?
- Blanchard River Nature Preserve in Forest, Ohio has an average visitor rating of 4.3 out of 5, based on 19 reviews.
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22006 Co Rd 17, Forest, OH 45843
Forest, Ohio 45843
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+1 419-425-7275Popular Times
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